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I'm on birth control pills and have had light diarrhea for the past 4 days. usually one, but no more than 2 loose stools a day. any effect on pill?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

BCP ?'s: If you have not seen any bleeding, the bcp's are still effective. If there were reduced absorption of the hormones in the pill, you would have spotting as a result.

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2019

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A member asked:

I'm on birth control pills and have had light diarrhea for the past 4 days. usually one, but no more than 2 loose stools a day. any effect on pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

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